The Frugal Girl

MARCH 4, 2024

I still remember saving my change as a kid so I could “shop” for books at yard sales.) Although my parents never specifically taught me about finances, they lived a frugal life by necessity. I learned from the best, but I believe that a personal finance course should be a requirement for both high school and college graduation.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 27, 2023

When you finance the purchase of a home, for example, they include the cost of the home appraisal and home title searches that lenders require. Your lender will also tell you what you can expect to pay at closing after you apply for a mortgage, in a document called a Loan Estimate. Calculate your closing costs What are closing costs?

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

The impact of inflation and fast-rising interest rates dampened buyers’ interest, causing sales to slow and price appreciation to decelerate. Check your credit score Your credit score will help you determine your financing options; lenders use it (among other factors) to set the terms and rates of your loan.

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